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Home > Apply > Out of School artistic and creative activities for children and young people in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The John D Fund

Max Grant Size: £2500

Closing Date: 01/06/2026

Location(s): Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland

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About The John D Fund

The John D Fund at the Community Foundation supports out of school creative and artistic activities that enhance mental wellbeing and emotional development in children and young people, ages 8 – 25 who reside in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

It will support local charitable organisations with an annual income of between £150k up to £500k (based on last available accounts)

The project must be informal and not linked to any type of accreditation, exam or test.

Activities should be fun, creative and run in a positive supportive environment.

Examples of activities include, but not limited to circus skills; dance and drama; music; model making; graffiti art; textiles; painting; environmental art and new ideas are always welcome!

The project must be fully formed, costed, and ready to go ahead of applying.

Please note your application may be considered by other Community Foundation Funds.

To make an application, please click here